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Sep 17, 2013

{Running Gear}: My Spibelt

Since I've been into running, I've been introduced to a handful of running gears. And here I thought that running is cheap. If you really gear up properly, you would really invest on a few items, some staple ones and some, to make running life more convenient. The staples would definitely include running clothes, shoes, and for women, the right undergarments as well.

When I was new to running, I have this humongous belt bag to carry all my stuff. By stuff I mean money, ID, compact powder, comb, lip balm, cellphone, mp3 player, face towel, and a wad of tissue paper or wet wipes. At some point, I even carried hydration bottles. Imagine all that stuff on my waist, jiggling as I run. For a casual runner, that's alright, but when you start getting serious with running, all that is just too much.

I ditched a lot of stuff lately. I don't carry hydration bottles anymore. I just buy wherever I could get one, or I could get by without drinking if it's just a one-hour run. These days, I don't get that thirsty anyway since it's the rainy, cold season. I don't sweat as much as I do in the summer months. The compact powder, lip balm, and face towel, are all gone from my fanny pack as well. After running, I just splash my face with water to freshen up a bit. The big belt bag is stashed away already. This is what I have now.

My Spibelt with my phone inside

It's small but it can pack in my humongous Blackberry phone (see the bulk?) and if I allow some more abuse, it can even carry my mp3 player. But I don't do that. I use an armband for my music player or a case that I can attach to my Spibelt. It's compact but I can carry all my essential stuff like some money and an ID, aside from the phone. The best thing about it is you forget you're wearing it when you're running. It fits snugly and it doesn't bounce like other belt bags. I love that it gives me the freedom in running.

I don't have a picture of me wearing it, but you can visit this site ---> SPIBELT to get an idea how small most of them are, and they also come in various colors. Locally, these can be bought at Greenhills, Stride and Stroke store. It's a bit pricey, and the one I have costs PhP 990. I splurged a bit but I think it's worth it. I just can't run properly with a fanny pack that I have to re-adjust every now and then. Imagine doing that on a 10-k run. And running, even with a small bag is a deal breaker for me. I like having my hands free and running with a small bag, I'd probably be holding that down to stop it from bouncing.

There are cheaper versions of this that cost only PhP 200. I got curious so I checked it out. The quality of material is a far cry from the one I have and given the choices, I'd still go for the expensive one that I know would last me for years to come.

i believe that investing in quality products even if a bit more pricey is worth it. for yoga, i invested on a mat that doesn't make me slip no matter how sweaty it gets. the cheap ones are not safe and don't allow me to hold my poses longer. :)

i agree. it's okay to splurge into something sometimes (basta may ipangsspplurge, hihih!), for your safety and comfort din. when i was still climbing, i invested in two trekking shoes and a top load bag among other important stuffs, pikit mata ko ring binili yun, i was thinking about my safety while climbing mountains. and it did prove that my money wasn't gone to waste naman. :-)

I love the idea of a specific bag made for runners. I walk a lot and end up wearing a vest so I can put stuff in my pockets. Like you, I don't want to carry cumbersome items. i love your spibelt. :-)Elizabeth

Sis, do visit this older article I wrote...you don't have to read the whole article, just scroll down to the bottom and you'll see the infographic for choosing the right running shoes --> http://www.iheartgoodhealth.com/2013/03/of-run-united-riovana-and-finding-right-running-shoes.html

Nice one! sis how about your water pala? I remember running with just a belt bag and no water and ang first stop ko (I run at camp john hay) talaga is sa 711. I have a small nathan hydration belt which i got on sale

Sa Luneta sis, there are a lot of water vendors along with taho vendors hehehe. Sometimes, may stall ng Pocari Sweat (sometimes they even give it for free). I don't need to drink tons of water while running. Just a gulp or two once in a while. I only drink when I feel my throat is very dry na. Sa Ayala Triangle naman, there is a convenience store across the street. I have a cheap hydration belt that I used to bring with me. But I like my drinks to be really cold kasi. By the time I get to drink yung dala ko, it is already warm. So I stopped bringing that hydration belt.

Well, it depends sis how serious you are about running. For marathoners and ultramarathoners, they really invest on more things compared to us casual runners hehehe. When you run within your neighborhood, you only need the bare essentials, but if you're like me who has to go someplace else to run, I need to bring some other things like money, ID, cellphone. Mahirap to put all that in my pocket, if my shorts have pockets hehehe.

Yes sis, very small pero very stretchable. The SPI in Spibelt means "small personal item" but they have one, the messenger spibelt that can fit your Ipad, no kidding! But you don't wear it on your waist anymore...check the site :-)

A lot of times it is wise to buy a durable but a little expensive ones rather than experience embarrassment. Sometimes cheaper buy sacrifices the quality and durability and not advisable for longer use...just like in shoes.

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